She will replace current COO Corey Sanders, who plans to retire on Dec. 31, after more than 30 years of service.
“Ayesha is an exceptionally gifted strategic thinker and operator who excels at managing through complexity, earning her the respect of her colleagues and peers throughout the company,” said Bill Hornbuckle, president/CEO, MGM Resorts. “In fact, under Ayesha’s leadership, ARIA has posted all-time records in EBITDAR, annual revenue, hotel and casino revenue, ADR and Gold+ NPS scores, to name just a few. Ayesha’s ability to unite teams, drive results and navigate challenges makes her the perfect leader to succeed Corey as COO. I am confident she will continue to help shape our future growth and success.”
Molino is currently president/COO of ARIA and Vdara, responsible for all aspects of operations. She is also the company’s chief public affairs officer, leading government affairs, public relations and corporate communication. As president/COO of ARIA and Vdara, she leads a team responsible for property operations, marketing, social media, HR, guest experience, sales, hotel, food and beverage and facilities.
She joined MGM Resorts in January 2017 from the U.S. Senate, where she served as first counsel and later chief counsel to former Senate Majority and Democratic Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) from 2011-2016. She is a nonexecutive director of MGM China Holding Limited, is on the board of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and serves on the executive committees of the Nevada Resort Association and the American Gaming Association’s board of directors
Taqs: Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts, Ayesha Molino
